Steven Bradley has published a wonderful series over the last month discussing skeuomorphism and flat design. He goes beyond the surface aesthetic differences to analyze the purpose behind each. He discusses why "flat design" is a name that does not reflect a deep understanding of the design principles underlying the current trend.
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